James Emerson Hole, 89 of Boca Raton passed away on July 23, 2017. James was born in East Rutherford NJ on October 4, 1927, a son of the late Clarence and Belle Hole. James served his country with the US Navy from 1945 -1948. He later graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA in 1952. In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a brother William Hole. Surviving James is a daughter Mary Cameron, a son James Hole, his grandchildren James Jackman, Alex Jackman, Evan Hole, Hannah Hole and a great grandson Greyson Bennett Hole. A Celebration of His Life will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at The Renaissance Hotel, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton, FL 33431. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to musicdrivesus.org/ or the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation, P.O. Box 273468, Boca Raton, FL 33427. Arrangements under the direction of Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home, Boca Raton, FL.